Seedance 2.5 by ByteDance

Seedance 2.5 AI Video Generator

The Seedance 2.5 AI video generator turns a text prompt into short clips with sharp detail and lively motion. It is the newer Seedance model from ByteDance on Playground. Describe a scene, pick 4, 6 or 8 seconds and render in 480p or 720p in the Playground video generator. Not sure it's the right fit? Compare all AI video models.

Try Seedance 2.5 now How it works

Clip length

4, 6 or 8s

Quality

480p or 720p

Start from

Text

Price

From 65 credits

What the Seedance 2.5 AI video generator is best for

Short vertical clips for social

Make 4 to 8 second clips for Reels, Shorts and TikTok. One quick, lively moment works well in feeds where people scroll fast and decide in a second whether to stop.

Product close-ups with detail

Show a product turning, pouring or opening in a few seconds. Detailed close-ups of textures and packaging suit shop pages and ads. Planning the scene? Clean up a product photo with the background remover.

Ad hooks and post openers

Catch attention in the first seconds of an ad or post with one bold, moving shot. Test a few prompt versions in 480p, then run the prompt that works best again in 720p for the final cut.

How to use Seedance 2.5

1
Write your text prompt
Open the video generator with Seedance 2.5 selected and describe one scene: who or what is in it, what moves, where it happens and how the camera frames it.
2
Pick length, shape and quality
Choose 4, 6 or 8 seconds, one of 5 aspect ratios and a resolution (480p or 720p). A short 480p clip is a cheap way to check an idea before you render the final version.
3
Generate and download
Hit generate. Your finished clip is saved in your gallery, ready to download. Need a matching thumbnail or cover? Make one with the AI image generator.

Open Seedance 2.5 in the video generator

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Seedance 2.5 aspect ratios for every screen

Seedance 2.5 gives you 5 aspect ratios: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3 or 3:4. Use 9:16 for Reels, TikTok and Shorts, and 16:9 for YouTube, websites and slides. Square 1:1 fits feed posts and ads, while 4:3 and 3:4 suit product listings and Pinterest pins. With only a few seconds of video, pick the shape before you generate so the subject is framed right from the first frame.

Seedance 2.5 prompt tips

Stick to one main action per clip: with 4 to 8 seconds, a single clear movement reads better than a busy plot.
Name the shot you want, such as close-up, wide shot, slow push-in or handheld follow, so the framing matches what you pictured.
Set the light and mood in a few words, like golden hour, neon at night or soft window light.
If you want to start from a photo, Seedance 2.5 is text-only on Playground, so try ready-made video effects for your photo instead.

Example prompt

“Close-up of a barista pouring steamed milk into a latte, a leaf pattern forming in the foam, steam rising, warm morning window light, slow push-in, vertical framing.”

Try this prompt with Seedance 2.5

Seedance 2.5 price in credits

A Seedance 2.5 video costs from 65 to 280 credits. The price depends on the length and resolution you choose: short, lower-resolution drafts sit at the low end, and longer clips in 720p cost more. See how many credits each plan includes on the pricing page.

See plans and credits

Seedance 2.5 credits per video
Quality	4s	6s	8s
480p	65	95	125
720p	140	210	280

Seedance 2.5 vs Kling, Wan and Seedance 2.0

Seedance 2.5 is for short, detailed clips written from text. To animate a photo or get a higher resolution, try Seedance 2.0. For longer, realistic scenes, look at Kling 4. Wan 2.5 costs the fewest credits. If you want another short-clip option, try Google's Omni Flash.

Model	Best for	Longest clip	Top quality	From
Kling 4	The newest Kling model, with the longest clips	30s	1080p	120 credits
Seedance 2.5	ByteDance's newest Seedance, sharp detail and lively motion	8s	720p	65 credits
Wan 3.0 Prime	Newest Wan model, from cheap drafts to long clips	30s	1080p	55 credits
Kling 3	Film-like camera moves, up to 4K	15s	4K	130 credits
Google Omni Flash	Google's quick video model for short clips	8s	720p	75 credits
PixVerse V6	Fast, stylish short clips in four resolutions	10s	1080p	55 credits
Seedance 2.0	Dependable all-rounder that can animate a photo	10s	1080p	60 credits
Kling 3 Omni	Short widescreen shots for b-roll and storyboards	5s	720p	80 credits
Wan 2.5	Low cost, good for trying ideas	10s	1080p	40 credits

Seedance 2.5 FAQ

What is Seedance 2.5?

Seedance 2.5 is a text-to-video AI model from ByteDance and the newer of the two Seedance models on Playground. It turns a written prompt into short clips with sharp detail and lively motion.

How long can Seedance 2.5 videos be?

You can choose 4, 6 or 8 seconds per clip. If you need a longer scene, Wan 3.0 Prime and Kling 4 both make longer clips.

How much does Seedance 2.5 cost?

Each Seedance 2.5 video costs between 65 and 280 credits, depending on the length and resolution you pick.

Is Seedance 2.5 free to use?

You can create a Playground account for free, but every video uses credits and the free plan does not include enough for a video. Paid plans add monthly credits, listed on our plans page.

Does Seedance 2.5 do image to video?

Not on Playground: here Seedance 2.5 works from a text prompt only. To animate a photo, use Seedance 2.0 or Kling 3, which both accept a photo as the starting point.

Seedance 2.5 vs Seedance 2.0: what's the difference?

Seedance 2.5 is the newer model and works from text only, with an eye for detail in short clips. Seedance 2.0 is the dependable all-rounder: it also animates photos and goes up to a higher resolution.